Downton Abbey Cast List
- Downton Abbey, Rome, Love Is the DrugAllen Leech (born 18 May 1981) is an Irish actor best known for his role as Tom Branson on the historical drama series Downton Abbey. He made his professional acting debut with a small part in a 1998 production of A Streetcar Named Desire, made his first major film appearance as Vincent Cusack in Cowboys & Angels, and earned an Irish Film & Television Awards nomination in 2004 with his performance as Mo Chara in Man About Dog. Leech played Marcus Agrippa on the HBO historical drama series Rome. He also played Paul Prenter in the 2018 biopic Bohemian Rhapsody.
- Downton AbbeyAmy Abigail Nuttall (born 7 June 1982) is an English actress and singer known for playing Chloe Atkinson in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale from 2000 until 2005, and housemaid Ethel Parks in ITV period drama Downton Abbey.
- Downton Abbey, North and South, North & SouthBrendan Coyle (born David Coyle; 2 December 1963) is an English-Irish actor. He won the Olivier Award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role for The Weir in 1999. He also played Nicholas Higgins in the miniseries North & South, Robert Timmins in the first three series of Lark Rise to Candleford, and more recently Mr Bates, the valet, in Downton Abbey, which earned him a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series and a BAFTA nomination for Best Supporting Actor
- Downton AbbeyDaniel Jonathan Stevens (born 10 October 1982) is an English actor. He first drew international attention for his role as Matthew Crawley in the ITV acclaimed period drama series Downton Abbey (2010–12). He also starred as David in the thriller film The Guest (2014), Sir Lancelot in the adventure film Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014), The Beast/Prince in Disney's live action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast (2017), Lorin Willis in the biographical legal drama Marshall (2017), and Charles Dickens in the biographical drama The Man Who Invented Christmas (2017). Since 2017, he has starred as David Haller in the FX series Legion. In 2018, he starred in the Netflix horror-thriller Apostle.
- Downton Abbey, The Glittering Prizes, The Flame Trees of ThikaDavid Robb (born 23 August 1947) is a Scottish actor.Robb has starred in various British films and television shows, including films such as Swing Kids and Hellbound. He is well known for playing Germanicus in the famous 1976 BBC production of I, Claudius, and as Robin Grant, one of the principal characters in Thames Television's 1981 series The Flame Trees of Thika. He has also performed as a voice actor for several Star Wars video games, and had a recurring role in the fantasy television series Highlander: The Series. He has worked extensively on BBC radio drama, including as Charles in the original radio series of Up the Garden Path opposite Imelda Staunton; as Captain Jack Aubrey in the BBC Radio 4 adaptations of the Patrick O'Brian "Aubrey" novels, and as Richard Hannay in several adaptations of the John Buchan novels, including The Thirty-Nine Steps in 2001 and Mr Standfast in 2007. He played Dr Clarkson in the television drama series Downton Abbey. Robb was born in London, to David Robb and Elsie Tilley. He grew up in Edinburgh and was educated at the Royal High School. He married actress and activist Briony McRoberts in 1978. Beginning in 2004, he and his wife ran every year in the Edinburgh Marathon to raise money for leukaemia research. McRoberts died by suicide on 17 July 2013 (age 56), after a long illness with anorexia.
- Downton Abbey, Freezing, The Brotherhood of PolandElizabeth Lee McGovern (born July 18, 1961) is an American film, television, and theater actor, and musician. She received an Academy Award nomination for her role as Evelyn Nesbit in the 1981 film Ragtime. She is also known for her performance as Cora Crawley, Countess of Grantham in the British drama series Downton Abbey, for which she has been nominated for an Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award. Her other films include Ordinary People (1980), Once Upon a Time in America (1984), The Handmaid's Tale (1990), The Wings of the Dove (1997) and The Chaperone (2018).
- Downton Abbey, Doctor Zhivago, Lost in AustenHugh Richard Bonneville Williams (born 10 November 1963) is an English actor. He is best known for playing Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham in the ITV historical drama series Downton Abbey and Mr. Brown in the Paddington film series. His performance on the show earned him a nomination at the Golden Globes and two consecutive Primetime Emmy Award nominations.
- Game of Thrones, Downton Abbey, Agatha Christie's PoirotIain Glen (born 24 June 1961) is a Scottish actor. Glen is best known for his roles as Dr. Alexander Isaacs/Tyrant in three films of the Resident Evil film series (2004–2016) and as Ser Jorah Mormont in the HBO fantasy television series Game of Thrones (2011–2019). Other notable roles include John Hanning Speke in Mountains of the Moon, Sir Richard Carlisle in Downton Abbey, the title role in Jack Taylor, and Jarrod Slade in Cleverman. He has also been cast as Bruce Wayne / Batman in the DC Universe series Titans.
- Downton Abbey, Red Riding, DinotopiaJames Edward Carter, (born August 19, 1948) is an English actor. Carter's film credits include Top Secret! (1984), A Month in the Country (1987), A Dangerous Man: Lawrence After Arabia (1992), The Madness of King George (1994), Richard III (1995), Brassed Off (1996), Shakespeare in Love (1998), The Little Vampire (2000), Ella Enchanted (2004), and Detective Victor Getz in The Thief Lord (2006). He plays John Faa in The Golden Compass (2007), the first film in the adaptation of the His Dark Materials trilogy, and also stars in House of 9 (2005) as The Watcher, and the executioner in Tim Burton's adaptation of Alice in Wonderland. His television credits include Lipstick on Your Collar (1993), Cracker (1994), The Way We Live Now (2001), The Singing Detective (1986), Arabian Nights (2000), The Chest (1997), Red Riding (2009), A Very British Coup (1988), the Hornblower episode "Duty" (2003) and the Midsomer Murders episode "The Fisher King" (2004). He also plays Captain Brown in the five-part BBC series Cranford (2007) and Mayor Waldo in the US miniseries Dinotopia (2002). He is best known for his role in Downton Abbey (2010–2015) playing Mr. Carson, a role that has earned him four nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (2012–2015).
- Downton Abbey, The Royle Family, Robin HoodJoanne Froggatt (born 23 August 1980) is an English actress of stage, television, and film. From 2010, she played lady's maid Anna Bates in all six seasons of the period drama Downton Abbey. For this role, she received three Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series and won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress on Television in 2014. In autumn 2017, she starred in the six-part suspense miniseries Liar, which aired on ITV in the UK and on SundanceTV in the U.S. Froggatt's early TV appearances include Coronation Street (1997–98), Bad Girls (1999), Dinnerladies (1999) and A Touch of Frost (2003). She went on to star in the television films, Danielle Cable: Eyewitness (2003), See No Evil: The Moors Murders (2006) and Murder in the Outback (2007), before winning the British Independent Film Award for Most Promising Newcomer for her leading role in the 2010 film In Our Name. She played Mary Ann Cotton in the 2016 ITV miniseries Dark Angel.
- Downton Abbey, Talking Heads, David CopperfieldMaggie Smith, an English actress with an illustrious career spanning seven decades, is renowned for her versatility and longevity in the dynamic world of entertainment. She was born Margaret Natalie Smith on December 28, 1934, in Ilford, Essex, England. Smith's passion for acting was ignited at a young age, and she honed her skills at the Oxford University Dramatic Society before making her professional debut in 1952 at the Oxford Playhouse. Smith's talent quickly propelled her into the limelight, leading to her first film role in 1956's Child in the House. However, it was her performance in 1969's The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie that truly established her as a force to be reckoned with. For her powerful portrayal of the titular character, Smith won the Academy Award for Best Actress. She would go on to win another Oscar, this time for Best Supporting Actress, for her role in 1978's California Suite. In addition to her success in film, Smith has also made significant contributions to the stage and television. Her performances in various productions, from Shakespearean plays to contemporary dramas, have earned her multiple awards, including five Best Actress Evening Standard Awards. On television, she is best known for her role as Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham, in the critically acclaimed series Downton Abbey, for which she won three Emmy Awards. Throughout her career, Smith has demonstrated an unwavering dedication to her craft, becoming one of the most respected and admired actresses of her generation.
- Downton Abbey, Hogfather, Terry Pratchett's HogfatherMichelle Suzanne Dockery (born 15 December 1981) is an English actress and singer. She is most widely known for her leading performance as Lady Mary Crawley in the ITV (UK) and PBS (U.S.) television period drama series Downton Abbey (2010–15), for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe Award and three consecutive Primetime Emmy Awards in the category of Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.Dockery made her professional stage debut in His Dark Materials in 2004. For her role as Eliza Doolittle in the 2007 London revival of Pygmalion, she was nominated for the Evening Standard Award. For her role in the 2009 play Burnt by the Sun, she earned an Olivier Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.Dockery has also had starring roles in films, such as Hanna (2011), Anna Karenina (2012) and Non-Stop (2014).On television, Dockery played lead roles on the drama series Good Behavior and the Netflix miniseries Godless, for which she received her fourth Emmy nomination.
- Downton Abbey, Ever Decreasing Circles, Talking HeadsDame Penelope Alice Wilton (born 3 June 1946) is an English actress. She is known for starring opposite Richard Briers in the BBC sitcom Ever Decreasing Circles (1984–89); playing Homily in The Borrowers (1992) and The Return of the Borrowers (1993); and for her role as the widowed Isobel Crawley in the ITV drama Downton Abbey (2010–15). She also played the recurring role of Harriet Jones in Doctor Who (2005–08). Wilton has had an extensive career on stage, receiving six Olivier Award nominations. She was nominated for Man and Superman (1981), The Secret Rapture (1988), The Deep Blue Sea (1994), John Gabriel Borkman (2008) and The Chalk Garden (2009), before winning the 2015 Olivier Award for Best Actress for Taken at Midnight. Her film appearances include Clockwise (1986), Cry Freedom (1987), Calendar Girls (2003), Shaun of the Dead (2004), Match Point (2005), Pride & Prejudice (2005), The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2012), The Girl (2012) and The BFG (2016).
- Downton Abbey, Lovejoy, Invasion: EarthPhyllis Logan (born 11 January 1956) is a Scottish actress, known for playing Lady Jane Felsham in Lovejoy (1986–93) and Mrs Hughes (later Carson) in Downton Abbey (2010–15). She won the BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer for the 1983 film Another Time, Another Place. Her other film appearances include Secrets & Lies (1996) and Shooting Fish (1997).
- Downton Abbey, The Pillars of the Earth, EmmaRobert Guy Bathurst (born 22 February 1957) is an English actor. Bathurst was born in the Gold Coast in 1957, where his father was working as a management consultant. In 1959 his family moved to Ballybrack, Dublin, Ireland and Bathurst attended school in Killiney and later was enrolled at an Anglican boarding school. In 1966, the family moved to England and Bathurst transferred to Worth School in Sussex, where he took up amateur dramatics. At the age of 18, he read law at Pembroke College, Cambridge and joined the Cambridge Footlights group. After graduating, he took up acting full-time. He made his professional stage debut in 1983, playing Tim Allgood in Michael Frayn's Noises Off, which ran for a year at the Savoy Theatre. To broaden his knowledge of working on stage, he joined the National Theatre. He supplemented his stage roles in the 1980s with television roles, appearing in comedies such as the aborted pilot episode of Blackadder, Chelmsford 123, The Lenny Henry Show and the first episode of Red Dwarf. In 1991, he won his first major television role playing Mark Taylor in the semi-autobiographical BBC sitcom Joking Apart, written by Steven Moffat. Although only thirteen episodes were made (between 1991 and 1995), the role remains Bathurst's favourite of his whole career. After Joking Apart concluded, he was cast as pompous management consultant David Marsden in the ITV comedy drama Cold Feet, which ran for five series from 1998 to 2003 and again for three further series from 2016 to 2019. Since 2003, Bathurst has played a fictional prime minister in the BBC sitcom My Dad's the Prime Minister, Mark Thatcher in the fact-based drama Coup! and a man whose daughter goes missing in the ITV thriller The Stepfather. He also made a return to theatre roles, playing Vershinin in The Three Sisters (2003), Adrien in the two-hander Members Only (2006), government whip Alistair in Whipping it Up (2006–07), and the title role in Alex (2007, 2008). In the following years, he starred in the television dramas The Pillars of the Earth (2010), Downton Abbey (2010), Hattie (2011) and joined the cast of Wild at Heart in 2012. Bathurst appeared in his first Noël Coward play, Present Laughter in 2010 and followed it with a role in Blithe Spirit that same year and again in 2011. He is married, and has four children.
Rob James-Collier
Downton Abbey, Coronation StreetRobert James-Collier (born 1976)is an English actor and model. He is known for his roles as Thomas Barrow in Downton Abbey and as Liam Connor in Coronation Street.Samantha Bond
Downton Abbey, Outnumbered, Lark Rise to CandlefordSamantha Bond (born 27 November 1961) is an English actress, perhaps best known for playing Miss Moneypenny in four James Bond films during the series' Pierce Brosnan years, and for her role on Downton Abbey as the wealthy widow Lady Rosamund Painswick, sister of Robert Crawley, the Earl of Grantham. She is also well-known for originating the role of "Miz Liz" Probert in the Rumpole of the Bailey series. Bond is a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company.Siobhan Finneran
Downton Abbey, Benidorm, ApparitionsSiobhan Margaret Finneran (born 27 April 1966) is an English actress. She made her screen debut in the 1987 independent film Rita, Sue and Bob Too, and subsequently worked consistently in television drama including roles in Coronation Street, (1989–1990) Clocking Off (2000–02) and The Amazing Mrs Pritchard (2006). In 2005, Finneran originated the lead female role in the stage play On the Shore of the Wide World and was awarded the Manchester Evening News Theatre Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. Also a comedy performer, Finneran appeared as a leading character in the first seven series of popular ITV sitcom Benidorm (2007–15). Later television roles include portraying a lawyer in the mini-series Unforgiven (2009), an embittered servant in the first three series of the costume drama Downton Abbey (2010–12) and a recovering addict in Happy Valley (2014–present), for which she was nominated for the 2017 British Academy Television Award for Best Supporting Actress. Later film credits include Mrs Swift in the 2013 film release, The Selfish Giant, which earned her a British Independent Film Award nomination.- Downton Abbey, Shirley's World, The Sid Caesar ShowShirley MacLaine, born as Shirley MacLean Beaty on April 24, 1934, is a multi-talented American actress, singer, dancer, activist, and author. Raised in Richmond, Virginia, MacLaine's interest in the performing arts began at an early age, leading to her professional debut in the Broadway production of The Pajama Game in 1954. Her breakthrough performance in Alfred Hitchcock's The Trouble with Harry (1955) kick-started a successful cinematic career, distinguished by a rare combination of charm, wit, and emotional depth. MacLaine's acting prowess has been recognized with numerous accolades throughout her career. She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in Terms of Endearment (1983), and she has received several Golden Globe Awards, including the Cecil B. DeMille Award for Lifetime Achievement in Motion Pictures. MacLaine was also honored with the Kennedy Center Honors for her contribution to American culture through performing arts in 2013. Beyond her film and television work, MacLaine has penned several best-selling books that delve into her spiritual beliefs and experiences in show business, further showcasing her diverse talents. A fearless advocate for civil rights and women's rights, MacLaine uses her platform to champion causes close to her heart. She was one of the first Hollywood celebrities to publicly support the Equal Rights Amendment and speak out against the Vietnam War. Moreover, her belief in reincarnation and exploration of spirituality has sparked public fascination and debate.
- Downton Abbey, The Chronicles of NarniaLesley Nicol (born c. 1953 in Manchester) is an English actress and three-time SAG Award-winner who is known for her starring role as Beryl Patmore in the ITV and PBS drama TV series Downton Abbey. She is also known for her roles as Mrs. Beaver in the 1988 BBC adaptation of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe the Queen Giant in The Silver Chair (1990) and as Henrietta Beecham in the 2019 ITV historical drama Beecham House. Nicol graduated from Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London in the early 1970s.On stage, Nicol appeared as Rosie in the second and third years of the original West End production of the international hit musical Mamma Mia! from 2000 to 2002. She also starred as Auntie Annie in East is East at London's Royal Court Theatre, and later reprised her role in the hugely popular BAFTA Best British Film of 1999 award-winning version of the play, also titled East Is East. Subsequently, she appeared in the film sequel, West is West. Nicol has guest-starred on numerous British and American TV series. She made a guest appearance on an episode of The CW's Supernatural, playing a German child-eating witch. She also appeared as a guest star on CBS-TV's reboot of The Odd Couple and multiple episodes of ABC-TV's The Catch, in a recurring role playing the matriarch of a vicious London gangland family.Nicol wrote an original musical about her life with pop songwriter Mark Mueller. Its first performance was given by Nicol and Mueller in 2017 at London's Guildhall School of Music and Drama, her alma mater, followed by a show in Hong Kong at that city's historic Fringe Club theater.
- Downton Abbey, Viva Blackpool, The LakesKevin Doyle (born 10 April 1960) is an English actor. He is known for many roles, including DS John Wadsworth in Happy Valley and in the TV series The Lakes (as the character John Parr), Coronation Street and The Crimson Field. Doyle played valet/footman Joseph Molesley in the TV series Downton Abbey. He is the winner of two Screen Actors Guild awards and a Royal Television Society award for best actor for Happy Valley.
- Downton Abbey, Echo BeachEdward John "Ed" Speleers (born 7 April 1988) is an English actor and producer. He is best known for playing the title role in the 2006 film Eragon, as well as starring in the TV series Downton Abbey. Speleers has been nominated for both the Saturn Awards, as Best Young Actor, and the British Academy Film Awards, for a short film he co-produced.
- Downton Abbey, Waterloo RoadSophie McShera (born 1985) is an English actress. She is known for her roles as Ros McCain in the fifth series of the BBC television series Waterloo Road, as Daisy Mason in the ITV television series Downton Abbey, and as Drizella Tremaine in the 2015 Disney film Cinderella.
- Downton Abbey, Labyrinth, Jamaica InnJessica Rose Brown Findlay (born 14 September 1989) is an English actress, most widely known for her role as Lady Sybil Crawley in the ITV television period drama series Downton Abbey, and for her role as Emelia Conan Doyle in the 2011 British comedy-drama feature film Albatross.In 2014, she appeared as Beverly Penn in the film adaptation of the Mark Helprin novel Winter's Tale. In 2015, she co-starred in Paul McGuigan's Victor Frankenstein as Lorelei, the Esmerelda-like acrobat. In 2016, she joined the cast of the new biopic feature film, England is Mine, about the early life and career of English singer Morrissey, who co-founded the indie rock band The Smiths.Beginning in 2017, Brown Findlay portrays Charlotte Wells, a madam's daughter and prostitute, in Harlots, a period drama television series screening on ITV Encore in the U.K. and on Hulu Plus in the U.S. The TV series focuses on Margaret Wells, who runs a brothel in 18th century England and struggles to raise her daughters in a chaotic household.
- Downton AbbeyLaura Elizabeth Carmichael (born 16 July 1986) is an English actress, most widely known for her performance as Lady Edith Crawley in the ITV (UK) and PBS (US) television period drama series Downton Abbey. Her other work includes television series Marcella (2016), and the feature film A United Kingdom (2016).
- Downton AbbeyThomas Howes (born 16 July 1986) is an English actor and musician. He trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. He is best known for having played the role of William Mason, the second footman in ITV's Downton Abbey, and played the role of Manchester United player Mark Jones in the 2011 TV film of the Munich air disaster, United. He also has performed on the stage in the roles of Dickie in The Winslow Boy (The Theatre Royal, Bath) and Scripps in The History Boys (The UK tour of the National Theatre), and on radio in the role of Joseph Prado in Tulips in Winter. He also played the role of Little Ralf in the BBC's ChuckleVision series The Mystery of Little-Under-Standing. He played Sir Winston Churchill in an episode of the sixth season of the Canadian TV show Murdoch Mysteries. In 2016 he played Constable Booth in Houdini and Doyle, George Ward in Dark Angel and Samuel Hartley in the BBC's film To Walk Invisible: The Bronte Sisters.
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- Game of Thrones, Downton AbbeyBorn into a noble Scottish family, Rose Leslie is an accomplished actress known for her riveting performances in some of the most popular television series across the globe. She has carved out a distinctive place for herself in the entertainment industry with her unique blend of talent, charisma, and dedication to her craft. Leslie's journey from aristocratic beginnings to international stardom is a testament to her passion for acting and her unyielding determination to succeed. Rose Leslie's acting career began with a bang when she landed a role in the critically acclaimed British drama Downton Abbey. Her portrayal of Gwen Dawson was met with widespread acclaim, solidifying her standing in the entertainment industry. However, it was her role as Ygritte in the iconic series Game of Thrones that catapulted her to global fame. Her performance was lauded for its authenticity and depth, earning her a devoted fanbase around the world. Off the screen, Leslie has also made a significant impact. She's been a part of various philanthropic initiatives, using her platform to bring attention to important causes. Despite her fame, she remains deeply connected to her Scottish roots, often speaking about the influence of her upbringing on her life and career.
- Downton AbbeyLily Chloe Ninette Thomson (born 5 April 1989), known professionally as Lily James, is an English actress. She studied acting at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London and began her acting career in the British television series Just William (2010). Following her supporting role in the period drama series Downton Abbey (2012–15), she had her film breakthrough as the title role in the romance fantasy film Cinderella (2015). James went on to play Natasha Rostova in the period television series War & Peace (2016), and took on starring roles in several films, including the action film Baby Driver (2017), the war drama Darkest Hour (2017), the historical drama The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (2018), and the musicals Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018) and Yesterday (2019).
- Downton AbbeyMatthew Neil Milne is an English actor, who is best known for his role as Andrew Easton in War Horse, and his role as Alfred Nugent in Downton Abbey.
